Stuffed Beef Eye of Round (Lechón De Mechar) Recipe

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Stuffed Beef Eye of Round (Lechón De Mechar)
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Directions:

  1. Trim meat and with a knife, make a long deep pocket from both ends to center of meat.
  2. Mix onions, garlic, sweet chili, peppers, oregano, capers, OO, vinegar and salt.
  3. Stuff meat with mixed ingredients alternating with ham and olives.
  4. Sew opening on both ends to center of meat.
  5. In a large pot (caldero) heat oil, sofrito and sauce. Add meat. Cook over moderate high heat.
  6. Add water and bring to a boil, cook until meat is fork tender.
  7. Add potatoes and bring rapidly to a boil. Cook covered for about 1 hour.
  8. Note: You can chop more of the veggies used to stuff and add them at the same time you are adding the potatoes.
  9. Remove meat and boil sauce until tick.
  10. Cut meat in slices and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 520.77 Kcal (2180 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.92g 40%
Cholesterol 153.9mg 51%
Sodium 717.89mg 30%
Potassium 968.72mg 21%
Total Carbs 19.55g 7%
Sugars 3.94g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 12%
Protein 50.94g 102%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.3 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.89g 40%
Cholesterol 34.96mg 51%
Sodium 163.07mg 30%
Potassium 220.05mg 21%
Total Carbs 4.44g 7%
Sugars 0.9g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 12%
Protein 11.57g 102%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 26%
Iron 1.2mg 29%
Calcium 38.4mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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